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From page 83... ... 83 To complement the case studies of completed pilots found in Appendix D, the research team reviewed a wider set of 14 projects that are in various stages of planning and operation. These pilots represent a snapshot of what agencies and stakeholders are undertaking with LSAV shuttles; Table E.1 provides an overview of the projects reviewed. Read the entire page →
From page 84... ... Table E.1. Mini case studies highlights. Read the entire page →
From page 85... ... LSAV Mini Case Studies 85 E.1 Mountain View AGT Studies for Shared AV Transit City of Mountain View, Valley Transit Authority (VTA) , Google Mountain View, CA Project Profile The project will provide fixed-route LSAV shuttles or medium-capacity transit vehicles on a dedicated lane that connects the North Bayshore office district (a.k.a. Read the entire page →
From page 86... ... 86 Low-Speed Automated Vehicles (LSAVs) in Public Transportation assume automated technology to connect with North Bayshore; expected ridership is 9,000 riders per day with 300 riders every 10 minutes of estimated peak-hour transfers from Caltrain and local ridership. Read the entire page →
From page 87... ... LSAV Mini Case Studies 87 was to test in order to evaluate LSAV technology and validate its safety. The eventual vision is using these shuttles in a first/last mile use case, especially for BART stations with limited parking. Read the entire page →
From page 88... ... 88 Low-Speed Automated Vehicles (LSAVs) in Public Transportation Procurement and Implementation Procurement: The original EasyMile EZ10 vehicles were procured through an informal consultative process. Read the entire page →
From page 89... ... LSAV Mini Case Studies 89 Evaluation and Data Collection The project team is evaluating how the vehicle can be verified for safe operation, based on meeting a list of functional challenges in real-world conditions to ensure the LSAV vendor provides agreed-upon deliverables. The project team partnered with the LSAV vendor to develop evaluation criteria, test scenarios, and safety goals. Read the entire page →
From page 90... ... 90 Low-Speed Automated Vehicles (LSAVs) in Public Transportation Planning The demonstration project was a partnership between RTD, EasyMile (the automated vehicle provider) Read the entire page →
From page 91... ... LSAV Mini Case Studies 91 The developer added ADA-compliant bus stops with concrete pads for enhanced access. There was no need for connected vehicle technology for vehicle-to-infrastructure connectivity. Read the entire page →
From page 92... ... 92 Low-Speed Automated Vehicles (LSAVs) in Public Transportation E.4 JTA Ultimate Urban Circulator Jacksonville Transit Authority (JTA) Read the entire page →
From page 93... ... LSAV Mini Case Studies 93 with the vendors' vehicle safety operators. A copy of this outline is provided in Section 5.5 of the Practitioner Guide. Read the entire page →
From page 94... ... 94 Low-Speed Automated Vehicles (LSAVs) in Public Transportation core of downtown Tampa. Read the entire page →
From page 95... ... LSAV Mini Case Studies 95 Operations The LSAV shuttle will operate on a regular schedule between 6:00 a.m. Read the entire page →
From page 96... ... 96 Low-Speed Automated Vehicles (LSAVs) in Public Transportation An informal risk assessment was conducted as part of the Feasibility Study and Concept Plan focusing on speeds and intersection complexity along potential routes. Read the entire page →
From page 97... ... LSAV Mini Case Studies 97 E.7 Mcity Driverless Shuttle University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Project Profile The Mcity Driverless Shuttle is an operational 24-month pilot to deploy LSAVs to provide a live transportation service on the University of Michigan (UM) research campus. Read the entire page →
From page 98... ... 98 Low-Speed Automated Vehicles (LSAVs) in Public Transportation on public streets (Public Acts 332-335 of 2016) Read the entire page →
From page 99... ... LSAV Mini Case Studies 99 E.8 Bedrock Detroit Parking LSAV Shuttle Bedrock Detroit Detroit, MI Project Profile In June 2018, the Detroit-based commercial real estate firm Bedrock launched an LSAV shuttle service on a public right-of-way in mixed traffic to provide its employees connections from the Bedrock offices to remote parking in downtown Detroit. The 1-year contract for service has been renewed. Read the entire page →
From page 100... ... 100 Low-Speed Automated Vehicles (LSAVs) in Public Transportation The LSAV shuttles operate in automated mode on premapped or programmed fixed routes. Read the entire page →
From page 101... ... LSAV Mini Case Studies 101 • Gather data and study LSAV operations safety in real-world scenarios to include interactions with vehicle traffic, bicycle riders, and pedestrians on city streets. • Engage the local community through open sessions for local stakeholders to provide community visioning, goal setting, plan making, and recommendations for public investments specific to automated vehicles. Read the entire page →
From page 102... ... 102 Low-Speed Automated Vehicles (LSAVs) in Public Transportation The signage includes existing DASH bus signage along with a May Mobility sign. Read the entire page →
From page 103... ... LSAV Mini Case Studies 103 Planning Smart Columbus competed for the U.S. DOT Smart City Challenge Grant and beat out 77 applicant cities to receive $50 million in funding. Read the entire page →
From page 104... ... 104 Low-Speed Automated Vehicles (LSAVs) in Public Transportation Evaluation and Data Collection The project metrics included ridership, the percentage of time the vehicle is operating in automated mode, and customer satisfaction. Read the entire page →
From page 105... ... LSAV Mini Case Studies 105 dense urban area in all weather conditions. The initial pilot is planned for 1 year with an option to extend for an additional 2 years. Read the entire page →
From page 106... ... 106 Low-Speed Automated Vehicles (LSAVs) in Public Transportation E.12 Frisco Drive.ai Self-Driving Shuttle City of Frisco, Frisco Station, Denton County Transportation Authority, Drive.ai Frisco, TX Project Profile In July 2018 and March 2019, the City of Frisco sponsored a weekday (on-demand) Read the entire page →
From page 107... ... LSAV Mini Case Studies 107 Funding: Drive.ai funded the project for the initial 6-month pilot and 2-month extension. Federal and State Approvals: No further federal or state approvals were required. Read the entire page →
From page 108... ... 108 Low-Speed Automated Vehicles (LSAVs) in Public Transportation the transportation of TSU students, faculty, staff, and visitors along the path. Read the entire page →
From page 109... ... LSAV Mini Case Studies 109 Operations The fixed-route LSAV shuttle service goes back and forth along an approximately 1-mi route on the campus of TSU, along the Tiger Walk pedestrian mall. There are four stops, which are indicated with METRO-branded signage: at a technology classroom building, the student center, the recreation center, and the university library. Read the entire page →
From page 110... ... 110 Low-Speed Automated Vehicles (LSAVs) in Public Transportation The LSAV shuttle selected for the program is an EasyMile EZ10, with a capacity of 12 passengers per shuttle. Read the entire page →
From page 111... ... LSAV Mini Case Studies 111 about the individual pilot sites. The marketing efforts were a joint effort from UDOT's and UTA's public involvement team and Horrocks, a public engagement consulting firm. Read the entire page →

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... 83 To complement the case studies of completed pilots found in Appendix D, the research team reviewed a wider set of 14 projects that are in various stages of planning and operation. These pilots represent a snapshot of what agencies and stakeholders are undertaking with LSAV shuttles; Table E.1 provides an overview of the projects reviewed.